Overview
Quite literally situated on the flat of Beacon Hill, this elegant district runs parallel to the Charles River. Where commuters now buzz east and west on Storrow Drive, the river formerly banked. In fact, the Charles River flats extended into most of the now posh Flat of the Hill neighborhood. As landfill took the place of the former river bed, carriage houses and stables of wealthy Bostonians who lived on the actual hill popped up across the Flats. These structures have since been converted into a diverse array of appealing residences – including the charming Row Houses of Beaver Place, Byron Street, Chestnut Street and Brimmer.
Location
Steeped in history, the Flat of the Hill flanks such landmarks as the Charles Street Meeting House, the Church of the Advent, and the Sunflower Castle. The Meeting House, our country’s first integrated church, ensures that this neighborhood remains steeped in history, while a host of cozy restaurants, bakeries, and pubs keeps the district modern, too.
$2M+ Luxury Market Data
The Flat of the Hill posted $73.3M in volume across 17 transactions, a healthy increase from 2024, but still well below the peak volumes seen in 2023. Pricing stabilized, with average $/SF rebounding slightly year over year but remaining far below prior-cycle highs.
Flat of the Hill's Largest Deal in 2025
The largest deal was just under $8M at 101 Chestnut Street, which is just steps from last year’s largest deal in the neighborhood, 102 Chestnut Street. 101 Chestnut achieved the highest price per square foot of the year in all of Beacon Hill!
What’s notable here is consistency rather than acceleration. The Flat continues to deliver liquidity across a range of product types, but buyers are no longer stretching simply to secure a foothold.
Neighborhood Specialists
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To learn more about changing market dynamics moving into 2026 check out our Perspective on the Boston Luxury Housing Market>
